New Insights into Diseases Detection and Management in Vegetable Crops
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM)".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil-borne plant pathogens; crop protection; integrated disease management; soil biodisinfestation and biofumigation; biopesticides; sustainable agriculture
Interests: crop protection; plant disease management; integrated disease management; biodisinfectation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The agricultural sector is increasingly challenged by plant diseases that threaten crop yields, food security, and sustainability. The emergence of new pathogens, the effects of climate change, and the growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices underscore the urgent need for innovative solutions. This Special Issue will highlight the latest advancements in disease diagnostics, integrated disease management, resistant crop varieties, remote sensing, artificial intelligence applications, and biocontrol strategies.
Rapid and reliable diagnostic methods, including molecular techniques, such as qPCR, digital PCR, microarrays, and high-throughput sequencing, are transforming the detection of plant pathogens. Field-based tools like LAMP and portable diagnostic platforms enable early and accurate identification, enhancing plant health management. Recent developments in integrated disease management combine precision agriculture, biological control, and sustainable chemical strategies to reduce crop losses effectively. The development of resistant crop varieties through genomic selection and gene editing is reinforcing plant defences against emerging threats.
Remote sensing technologies—such as drones and satellite imaging—facilitate early disease detection and real-time monitoring, while artificial intelligence applications harness big data to predict outbreaks and optimise disease control. Furthermore, biocontrol solutions, including beneficial microbes and natural compounds, offer environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional pesticides, supporting resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.
This Special Issue aims to present cutting-edge research and innovative approaches for identifying, monitoring, and managing diseases that impact vegetable production worldwide.
We welcome research articles, reviews, short communications, and opinion pieces focused on disease epidemiology, early detection methods, genetic resistance, and eco-friendly disease management strategies for inclusion in our current Special Issue: “New Insights into Diseases Detection and Management in Vegetable Crops”.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Paula Serrano-Pérez
Dr. María del Carmen Rodríguez Molina
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant disease diagnostics
- integrated disease management
- resistant vegetable crops
- remote sensing
- artificial intelligence in plant health
- biocontrol strategies
- sustainable agriculture
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